As we celebrate Heritage Month, the home-grown South African avocado deserves a place at the heart of the celebrations, especially on Heritage Day, or Braai Day, when friends and family come together around the fire to enjoy good food and each other’s company. From bunny chow and bobotie to chakalaka, potjiekos and shisa nyama, food plays […]
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Avocado, why? Because happiness is in season! You know how every avo season we tell South Africans consumers to add an avo to their meals at any time of day? Well, this year, as we officially launch avo season 2026, we thought we’d tell consumers all the seriously good reasons why they should listen to us! Also see: How to pair wine with […]
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The avocado stands out as one of nature’s most decadent offerings, boasting richness, creaminess and a delicate flavour that is unmatched. Research conducted by the SA Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) has revealed a significant surge in the popularity of avocados among consumers in recent years. Once viewed as a luxury ingredient, avocados have now become […]
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We all know there’s no better addition to your Caesar salad or toasted bread than the buttery feel of a freshly ripened avocado. As delicious as they are, avocados are known to be extremely unpredictable and can reach their expiration just as quickly as they’ve ripened. If you’ve contemplated placing your avo’s in the fridge […]
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There’s nothing quite like the excitement of slicing open a perfectly ripe avocado—velvety, green, and ready to spread on toast or mash into a guac. But we’ve all been there: standing in the kitchen, holding an avocado that feels as hard as a rock, wishing it would magically ripen overnight. Growing up, I never had […]
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A study with 1008 people of an average age of 50 with abdominal obesity found that people eating avocados every day for 26 weeks had some unexpected health benefits. The participants followed a caloric-limited, nutrient-dense diet. They also limited their alcohol, sugar, and salt intake. The most notable result was that eating an avocado as […]
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Avocados are a versatile and nutritious fruit that can enhance the flavour of countless dishes. However, one of the downsides of using avocados is their tendency to quickly turn brown when exposed to air. This unappealing browning can make them less visually appealing and potentially affect their taste. Thankfully, there are several simple yet effective […]
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We’ve all experienced it. You’ve sliced open a perfectly ripe avocado, having hoped to be met with creamy green flesh, but are ultimately slapped with a stringy disappointment. Many of us have eaten the stringy avocado anyway but often wonder if it is actually safe to eat. To answer it briefly, yes, you can actually […]
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Avocados may just be one of the best foods ever, but there are other ways to use avocado in your beauty routine.
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The mask will repair damaged and dull looking hair.
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